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David And Goliath

By Christin Ditchfield
Series: Little Golden Book
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David And Goliath by Christin Ditchfield is a delightful children's book that retells the classic biblical story of a young shepherd boy named David who faces the giant warrior Goliath. With themes of courage, faith, and bravery, the book illustrates how David, armed with just a sling and stones, overcomes the seemingly insurmountable odds, teaching children about the power of faith and perseverance.
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You might enjoy this book if you love engaging stories with timeless lessons about courage and faith. It's an ideal choice for young readers who are fascinated by tales of underdogs triumphing against the odds, perfect for instilling values of bravery and perseverance.

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A retelling of the story of how David faced the giant Goliath.

A fresh retelling of the classic Bible story for today's kids!

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A fresh retelling of the classic Bible story for today's kids!

The classic Bible story of young David, who grew up to be a king, feels fresh again. Many kids today can relate to him—young, small, having to stand up to a bully, with family in the military. And David grew up to be an athlete/warrior and a singer/songwriter, too! Written by one of today's in-demand Christian writers, this lively Little Golden Book is perfect for reading aloud to little ones who are discovering the world of Bible stories.

David and Goliath offers a vibrant retelling of this timeless tale, making it accessible and engaging for today's children.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781524771096

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 January 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Ballantine Books Inc.

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 24

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About the Author

CHRISTIN DITCHFIELD holds a master's degree in Biblical Theology, hosts her own syndicated radio program, Take It to Heart!, and is the author of over 70 books, including Little Golden Books Bible Heroes and Bible Stories of Boys and Girls. Visit her at christinditchfield.com. JERRY SMATH illustrated his first Little Golden Book back in the early 1960s. More recently, he illustrated the Little Golden Books The Story of Easter, Miracles of Jesus, BIble Stories of Boys and Girls, and The Story of Jesus.

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